Caption contest: the harmonigadget
A gentleman named Robert was spotted wearing this contraption at a Starbucks in the East Village. Apparently he calls it a Portable Gadget Center. We call it hilarious. Close up after the break...
Ryan: "The Dylan of his generation, Bobby could type AND dial a call with his tongue at the very same time."
Evan: "Why yes, this IS the first date I've ever been on; how did you know?"
Chris: "Years of latte-infused spittle had rendered Robert's array of devices useless, but a longstanding disinterest in using his arms -- indeed, the inspiration for the contraption itself -- had prevented him from wiping them with a damp cloth."
Dante: "I thought it made you look cool until I spotted the baby blue G-Shock."
Ross: "I don't CARE if it doubles as your retainer!"
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
bjrcboy @ Dec 23rd 2007 1:12PM
It is duct taped together haha.
blaktornado @ Dec 23rd 2007 1:34PM
Don't mock! I admire his creativity and bravery!
Taylor @ Dec 23rd 2007 3:24PM
Actually, it looks to be electrical tape. It's black and not as wide as duct tape.
ScareyJ @ Dec 23rd 2007 3:30PM
And ironically, he probably orders like, "grande moche, extra pump, half skinny"
Dhomas @ Dec 23rd 2007 4:20PM
And exactly how does that constitute irony?
karts41 @ Dec 23rd 2007 4:29PM
After continuously getting his outdated gadgets wet in the bath, Robert decided it would be easier to carry around a drying rack, rather than removing his gadget laden pants before having a dip.
Oliver Kot @ Dec 23rd 2007 5:10PM
Introducing... The iRack!
ScareyJ @ Dec 23rd 2007 7:51PM
@Dhomas, ironic, because he's obviously not picky about the crap he wears around his neck ... however he's probably one of the moronic fools that figures the longer it takes to order his coffee, the cooler it sounds. hmmm duh. Sorry if I hit a nerve by stating an order that matches too closely to yours.
James @ Dec 23rd 2007 10:13PM
Needs more cowbell?
bob @ Dec 23rd 2007 1:16PM
SEXY
brad @ Dec 23rd 2007 4:29PM
can I haz gadget?
jamma @ Dec 23rd 2007 6:01PM
Recycle: The Possibilities are endless!
Slappywag @ Dec 23rd 2007 1:24PM
Robert found that his new solar powered neck magnet was able to pickpocket people with ease.
L.Rawlins @ Dec 23rd 2007 2:21PM
'TomToms R&D department have come a long way since the 80's.'
mmh @ Dec 23rd 2007 1:27PM
I ran out of pockets.
Scott G. @ Dec 24th 2007 3:13AM
Looks more like it's built for a T-rex with little arms.
bob @ Dec 23rd 2007 1:28PM
There's a fine line between genius and insanity.
Jonathan-DBOSS @ Dec 23rd 2007 6:29PM
Geniously Insane! :D
souravgh @ Dec 23rd 2007 1:30PM
Gadget Santa's sled has broken down
Andrew @ Dec 23rd 2007 1:36PM
wow
R @ Dec 23rd 2007 1:39PM
Sorry, I have no caption . . . but I bet if you were able to pan upward, the wearer would bear a striking resemblance to Comic Book Guy.
Okay, maybe I do have a caption, then:
"Best . . . Bling bling . . . ever."
enagadgetreader @ Dec 23rd 2007 1:43PM
This is what happens when you don't wear pants.
Ross @ Dec 23rd 2007 1:44PM
And hidden from the photo, is a piece of string which allows the harmonigadget to be lowered around the waist, where the unspoken is done.
Jake E. @ Dec 23rd 2007 1:47PM
Yes, it plays Doom.
martin @ Dec 23rd 2007 1:49PM
Leave my dad alone!
JohnnyGTO @ Dec 23rd 2007 1:59PM
Your dad is a very disturbed man.
3rdsun @ Dec 23rd 2007 1:50PM
Why have only one gadget when i can have all my gadgets with me all the time
Kizorblade @ Dec 23rd 2007 1:54PM
"Oh yes. Chicks dig the bling bling"
JohnnyGTO @ Dec 23rd 2007 1:57PM
Now I know what to get my wife!!
chairmankaga @ Dec 23rd 2007 1:58PM
Don't laugh. It's patented.
mmh @ Dec 23rd 2007 1:59PM
A cheeseburger please. Oh it's alright, I've got my own tray.
GriffinMG @ Dec 23rd 2007 2:20PM
That man is so out there...who else could wear a maroon tshirt with a maroon corduroy jacket and get away with it?
CapWKidd @ Dec 23rd 2007 4:24PM
Fashion Police?
bobby klein @ Dec 23rd 2007 2:21PM
whatever it is I sure want one. Reminds me of the harmonica splints we used to use when we played our guitars. Can't make out the other junk that's in there however. Can anyone else?
jz @ Dec 23rd 2007 2:22PM
iNecklace
CapWKidd @ Dec 23rd 2007 4:28PM
No! The "iGeek"
MrGam3r @ Dec 24th 2007 9:49AM
nah thats beyond geek. i fully accept my geekiness because im just here right now. haha
Kory Hearn @ Dec 23rd 2007 2:28PM
I just got an iPhone so I wouldn't have to wear one of those anymore!
George @ Dec 23rd 2007 2:30PM
Inventor: "So - with this: I can call someone, I get a page whenever I get an email, this is a GPS locater, and this watch lets me tell time...It lets me do everything!"
Stranger: (Pulls out Blackberry) "So does this...."
Inventor: "D'oh!"
Fleckfan @ Dec 23rd 2007 2:32PM
"Well alright... Its a 'jump to conclusions holder;' its McDonalds straws with different conclusions duck-taped to it that you can.. 'jump to'."
"That is the stupidest idea I have ever heard."
"Yes, this idea, it is hordible"
Taylor @ Dec 23rd 2007 3:24PM
Ahhh, the old 'jump to conclusions..." Haven't heard that in a while. Thanks for bringin' it back!
JohnnyGTO @ Dec 23rd 2007 3:22PM
You sure those are drinking straws? Looks like the broken rack out of the bottom shelf in my fridge, hey wait a minute..!
Dougp @ Dec 23rd 2007 2:35PM
1997 called and wants its technology back.
jamma @ Dec 23rd 2007 6:06PM
FSJ called: He wants his iPhone back
Bryan Thornsberry @ Dec 23rd 2007 2:37PM
Robert "Multitask" Murphy prides himself on his daunting collection of anything and everything 90's. Sadly, his ensemble lacks his Blues Traveler collection, but a portable CD player slot is in the works.
Reader @ Dec 23rd 2007 2:38PM
Fanny pack, you have been outdone.
BigD145 @ Dec 23rd 2007 2:38PM
It's a shower caddy.
allaina @ Dec 23rd 2007 2:44PM
is that a portable house phone?
this guy is my hero.
Jacob @ Dec 23rd 2007 3:08PM
methinks it's a Motorola T2260
worst phone eva!!!
allaina @ Dec 23rd 2007 5:47PM
i was really hoping it was a homephone, actually.
it's a little disappointing that it's not. i can't even make out what the other devices are.